BITSAT2014MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If the (2 p )^ th term of a H . P . is q and the (2 q )^ th term is p , then the 2( p + q )^ th term is-
Options
- Ap q 2(p+q)
- B2 pq p + q
- Cpq p + q
- Dp + q pq
Correct answer
D. p + q pq
Step-by-step solution
If a is the first term and d is the common difference of the associated A.P. 1 q = 1 a +(2 p -1) d , 1 p = 1 a +(2 q -1) d d = 1 2 pq If h is the 2( p + q )^ th term 1 ~h = 1 a +(2 p +2 q -1) d = 1 q + 1 p = p + q pq